Tools & Optimization · Yogi's VPS
Recommended plugins and tools
PERFORMANCE Faster sites
SECURITY Protection tools
STABILITY Trusted plugins
To help your WordPress site run smoothly on Yogi’s VPS, we recommend a curated set of plugins and tools that improve performance, enhance security, optimize your workflow, and keep your website stable.
These tools are proven to work well with our hosting environment and are commonly used across client sites.
Performance-tested tools
Safe and reliable plugins
Image placeholder: Logos of W3 Total Cache, WP Rocket, Wordfence, Elementor, and Perfmatters.
Performance plugins
These tools help your site load faster and reduce server load.
Core performance plugins
- W3 Total Cache Recommended
- WP Rocket Premium
- Perfmatters
- Autoptimize
- ShortPixel or Smush (image compression)
Speed enhancement tools
- Cloudflare (DNS + CDN)
- Asset CleanUp
- OMGF (local Google Fonts)
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Security plugins
These help protect your site from attacks, malware, and intrusions.
Trusted security tools
- Wordfence Most Popular
- iThemes Security
- Shield Security
- reCAPTCHA (for forms)
Monitoring tools
- WP Activity Log
- MalCare (optional premium solution)
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Backup & restore tools
Although your server already includes full backups, these plugins can be used for manual backups or migrations.
- Total Upkeep (BoldGrid)
- UpdraftPlus
- Jetpack Backup
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Page builders
These work well with our optimized hosting stack.
- Gutenberg (native and fastest)
- Elementor
- Beaver Builder
- Bricks Builder Advanced
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SEO & marketing plugins
SEO Plugins
- Yoast SEO
- Rank Math
- SEOPress
Analytics & tracking
- Site Kit by Google
- Independent Analytics
- PixelYourSite
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Plugins to avoid or use with caution
- Slider Revolution (heavy on performance)
- Mega menu builders with large asset bundles
- Broken Link Checker (constant scans)
- Nulled or pirated plugins (security risk)
- Old/abandoned gallery or form plugins
If you are unsure whether a plugin is safe or recommended, send us the name and we’ll review it before installation.
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